Social worker - Oxfordshire

Your new company
Oxfordshire County Council are seeking an experienced and motivated Locum Social Worker to join the Oxfordshire Health & Homelessness Inclusion Team (OHHI) - a dynamic, multidisciplinary service working with some of the most vulnerable individuals across the county.

Your new role
This post sits within Oxfordshire County Council Adult Social Care (City Team) but is embedded within the OHHI multidisciplinary team (MDT).You will work closely alongside:

Two additional Social Workers (including a Practice Supervisor)
A Clinical Psychologist
Housing professionals and support staff

The team supports vulnerably housed individuals, with a strong focus on:

Improving access to health services
Preventing chronic homelessness
Delivering coordinated, person-centred interventions

OHHI provides wraparound, intensive support for individuals with complex needs, helping to stabilise housing and improve overall wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a varied caseload of adults experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic support
Contribute to safeguarding, assessments, and care planning
Support individuals to access appropriate health, housing, and community services
Build strong partnership relationships with health providers, housing agencies, and third-sector organisations

Working Arrangements

This is a county-wide role, with most work based in Oxford City.
Full-time position
Flexible working arrangement:
Approx. 3 days office-based
2 days flexible / remote working
A parking permit and Oxford congestion charge permit are provided.

What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for a Social Worker who:

Is registered with Social Work England
Has experience working with vulnerable adults, ideally within homelessness, housing, or complex needs
Thrives in a multi-agency environment
Is confident in managing risk, safeguarding, and complex caseloads.
Demonstrates resilience, flexibility, and a person-centred approach

What you'll get in return
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, integrated service making a tangible difference to people facing homelessness and health inequalities. You will work in a supportive MDT environment, gaining valuable experience in a highly impactful area of social care.
What you need to do now

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